新视野大学英语视听说教程 2 Unit 5-1

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II. Listening Skills
1. M: The police gave a few tickets out last week along Highway 15.
  W: In fact, quite a few tickets were given on that road.
  Q: What does the woman mean?

2. M: Who do you think is the smartest student in the class?
  W: Mary is second to none.
  Q: What does the woman say about Mary?

3. W: What are you so happy about?
  M: Instead of being given an even dozen, we’ve been given a baker’s dozen.
  Q: Why is the man so happy?

4. M: We have had a lot of rain over the last few years.
  W: But nothing like this.
  Q: What does the woman mean?

5. M: What effect has the booming¹ economy² had on interest rates for loans³?
  W: The interest rates have skyrocketed!
  Q: What does the woman mean?
1. A   2. B   3.B   4.D   5.C